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Sooke firefighters focuse on cash donations for Santa Run

Fill-a-Truck still happening, but Santa Run is monetary donations only

Dec 2, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Our Place Society receives ‘truckloads’ of clothing from Camosun group

College’s criminal justice students collected donations as part of curriculum

Dec 2, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Sooke cafe serving up Christmas dinner for more than 400 this year

Cathy Gouk says it’s been challenging with empty shelves and purchasing limits to get enough supplies

Dec 1, 2021 3:05 PM Read more >

Saanich Peninsula lights up as crews prep for Christmas

Community association helps to light up Brentwood Bay

Dec 1, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

CRD updates Saanich mountain biking areas with realigned trails, added signage

Mount Work sees many of the improvements, Sooke trails also targeted for attention

Dec 1, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Vintage reads up for auction during annual Christmas book sale in Oak Bay

Charities on hand to offer information, gift ideas during Dec. 4 event

Nov 30, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Pearson College renames residences in SENCOTEN language

The move is the latest in Metchosin international school’s reconciliation efforts

Nov 29, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Esquimalt Neighbourhood House begins holiday canned-food collections

Donations accepted at municipal facilities, pickups available on garbage days in mid-December

Nov 29, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Helmet cover company undertaking Vancouver Island hospital toy drive

Donations accepted at Bay Centre, Barnes Harley Davidson, North Oyster Fire Department

Nov 29, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Nanaimo author pens an instant-Christmas classic with a modern twist!

Christmas is a time of tradition. Most children look forward to enjoying family and cultural traditions—but what if there was an unexpected change? What would happen to Christmas if Santa came down with a bad flu on Christmas Eve?

Nov 29, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >